A new Asian restaurant, Chopstick, opened in Bethlehem’s Sands Casino just after Thanksgiving. At my recent visit, the trays of food I saw carried through the dining room before I even ordered were enough to tell the eatery’s tale of fresh and well-made food.

Under that chair rail, smooth and shiny black river rock set in white grout finishes the wall; it also covers support pillars. Ceiling lights, reminiscent of inverted red Chinese parasols, punctuate the otherwise rather neutral decor.

Classic wonton soup ($5.50) was classic in flavor — the clear broth rich with depth and the wontons delicate and light in texture and taste.

Stuffed with what must have been gently flavored ground pork, pan-fried dumplings ($6) were excellent and enhanced by their thin, dark dipping sauce, even though overcooking two of the four dumplings had resulted in a crusty blackish bottom.

A mountain of crabmeat fried rice with XO sauce ($28) filled the plate on which it was served. Its execution approached perfection: rice cooked just right; pieces of carrot and onion still with texture and bite, and the XO sauce added just the right bit of heat. I was disappointed,however, in the amount of crabmeat I found, considering the cost.